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Milestone Systems, the Video Management Systems (VMS) provider, is currently showcasing its hardware and software at this year’s Security Esseny, which runs in Germany from 25-28 September.

Milestone Systems is an open platform VMS provider with 1,800-plus solution partners across the globe. Eleven of these partners are attending Milestone’s Stand 5F10 in Hall 5 to show precisely how they’ve created high quality solutions using Milestone’s open platform approach.

Visitors to the show are now learning more about the “game-changing power” of intelligent video systems and witnessing new, cutting-edge propositions from the Milestone partner community.

Highlights of Security Essen 2018 for Milestone include:

*The European launch of Husky X2 and X8, two Network Video Recorders that work as high-performance building blocks in business video infrastructures

*The release of XProtect 2018 R3, a Product Update that allows Milestone and its partners to continue to meet ever-changing market needs

This year, Milestone Systems joins the next revolution in video technology by taking an in-depth look at how intelligent video systems can help people and organisations handle and interpret increasing amounts of visual data.

“We’re entering a new phase in the evolution of business video,” explained Christian Ringler, director (DACH and the Middle East and Africa) at Milestone. “The Milestone community is leading this evolution, confirming that true open platform is the only way forward for a more informed future. DACH is a very important region for us as we see a great response to our open platform message.”

For the tenth year in a row, Milestone Systems has been ranked as the Number One global VMS vendor by company revenue. That’s according to market research conducted by business intelligence provider IHS Markit. In 2017, Milestone Systems enjoyed a global VMS market share of 10.2%, with 9.1% being the corresponding figure in 2016.

“The world market for VMS is estimated to have grown by 8% in 2017,” said Jon Cropley, senior principal analyst for video surveillance at IHS Markit. “Supply to this market is gradually becoming more concentrated. The top largest vendors are estimated to have accounted for 48% of global revenues in 2015. In comparison, this figure was 57% in 2017.”

Lars Thinggaard, president and CEO at Milestone Systems, stated: “Milestone Systems experienced a solid VMS revenue growth of 21% over 2016, which was almost triple that of the market. There is no doubt that our open platform community and partnership business model is the reason for this positive development, and we’re proud to be a trusted and reliable partner in the community.”

Thinggaard concluded: “We will keep investing in our partner community, focusing on new technologies within cameras, access control and video analytics. We believe in a future where video will play an even more significant role in understanding data sources from the increasing numbers of devices that connect people and assets.”

Milestone Systems not only retained the Number One position globally, but also holds the top spot in Europe, the Middle East and Africa thanks to a market share that increased to 17.1% from 14.8% in 2016.

The company maintains its top position in the APAC region, with a market share of 12.4% compared to 11.7% the year before.

Finally, Milestone Systems jumped one spot in the Americas and is now ranked as second overall in the region (with an 11.3% market share compared to 9.6% in 2016).

MOBOTIX has successfully completed its largest Global Partner Conference which hosted 234 participants from 46 countries to coincide with the launch of the company’s new website and a strategy that focuses on ‘Beyond Human Vision’.

The three-day event in Langmeil, Kaiserslautern included over 20 presentations covering market trends, sales strategy and technical sessions in areas such as cyber security and the Internet of Things (IoT). The breakout sessions on day three included regional updates and Expert Panels that connected partners with senior MOBOTIX product management executives, developers and solution specialists.

The Global Partner Conference also included project examples from invited customers, among them McDonald’s (Germany), Jashanmal Group (Dubai) and Belfius Bank (Belgium) as well as details of exciting initiatives in Singapore, the United States, Australia and Greece.

For the first time, MOBOTIX welcomed an expanded partner showcase including Gold Sponsorship from Konica Minolta, Genetec, Strops and Milestone Systems plus an additional 11 Silver sponsors across diverse areas such as storage, facial recognition, portable surveillance, wireless connectivity and the IoT.

“Our Global Partner Conference marks the start of a new journey for MOBOTIX that begins with acknowledging our traditions before embracing the transition to a new path that welcomes the opportunities of tomorrow,” enthused Thomas Lausten, CEO at MOBOTIX, “MOBOTIX is changing and part of that evolution is embracing a future with a new found passion and openness that includes industry standards and third party partners with the goal of delivering higher value solutions.”

Lausten continued: “Our new mission statement to go ‘Beyond Human Vision’ is at the heart of a philosophy that recognises video surveillance is part of a wider potential with MOBOTIX as a foundational platform for innovative solutions to real world challenges in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation and, indeed, many other areas.”

The event coincided with the launch of a new MOBOTIX website, new company branding and the first version of a global partner locator, plus a new White Paper on the vital role MOBOTIX is playing in protecting its technologies from cyber attack.

Nedap is playing a key role at Milestone Systems’ Integration Expo event on Tuesday 12 September in Daventry as it shows its AEOS end-to-end security solution. The free-to-attend event affords delegates a unique opportunity to see how integrated solutions are developed, and will bring together installers, developers, integrators and specially-selected Milestone Alliance Partners including Nedap (Milestone Systems’ New Solution Partner of the Year).

In dedicated sessions throughout the day, Nedap will describe its collaborative approach with a ‘Best of Breed’ partner, namely Milestone. Delegates will have the opportunity to see first-hand how the integration between Nedap’s AEOS and the Milestone X-Protect Access Plug-In allows end users to enjoy the features of an advanced access control system inside the Milestone VMS environment. This allows operators to exchange cardholder information, monitor entrances, manage alarms and perform full video verification, all in one integrated system.

“As Milestone’s New Solution Partner of the Year, NEDAP is thrilled to be involved in Milestone’s Integration Expo,” said Jeroen Harmsen, director of product management for NEDAP Security Management. “We look forward to showing delegates how innovative access control solutions can drive opportunities for their businesses.”

Crucially, Nedap’s AEOS end-to-end solution provides end-to-end security, a key requirement given increasing concerns about connecting devices to the Internet of Things (IoT). An open platform is essential if all the information between IoT-connected devices is to be processed and shared with other systems.

While any system that connects to the Internet will imply a high security risk, Nedap’s solution effectively manages the risk of cyber attacks. By encrypting all communication between a card, the controller and the server, security is ensured at every level of the access control system: from the level of the door to the very core of the AEOS system.

Card readers have no role in decrypting data, for example, so secure communication between card and controller is guaranteed.

Digital certificates, meanwhile, are stored in the same Secure Access Module, in turn ensuring secure communication between controller and server.

For the first time in the market, AEOS end-to-end security offers protection against both physical and digital threats and limits the risks of attack.

Hikvision UK & Ireland is renowned for hosting a series of well-attended Roadshows twice yearly that brings the company’s technologies and solutions to cities close to security installers and systems integrators across the UK and Ireland.

In October, the Hikvision Roadshows will be “taken to the next level” with the introduction of ‘Hikvision Insight’ – a new series of events designed to educate installers and systems integrators on the latest advances from the security solutions manufacturer.

Visiting seven cities across the UK and Ireland, ‘Hikvision Insight’ 2017 will showcase the latest products and solutions from the company, among them the ultra-low light camera DarkfighterX which produces full colour images 24 hours a day, the all-in-one iVMS station Hikvision Blazer, Hikvision’s video wall technology, thermal technology, ultra HD 4K solutions and the latest in deep learning (including face capture and face comparison technology).

“We’re looking forward to taking Hikvision out on the road again and demonstrating our latest products and solutions,” said Andy Keeley, head of marketing for Hikvision UK and Ireland. “With plenty of new solutions on show including our Deep Learning technology, thermal, 4K and updates to our IP3.0 and Turbo 4.0 ranges, we’re looking forward to giving professional security installers and systems integrators an insight into the future of video surveillance.”

Besides the demonstration area, Hikvision will also be hosting a number of seminars which will educate systems integrators and security installers on the latest technologies on show and how these will benefit their end user customers.

Hikvision will be joined by authorised distributors ADI Global, DVS, Dynamic CCTV, EZCCTV, Mercury, Norbain and RWL as well as technology partners Pyronix, Seagate and Milestone Systems, all of whom will be demonstrating the value they bring to a Hikvision solution.

Axis Communications has announced the return of its flagship initiative designed to drive innovation through partnership – the Axis Partner Showcase event. The open day, to be held on 11 October in Knutsford, Cheshire will showcase industry-leading security systems from 35 vendors that complement Axis’ intelligent security solutions for enabling a smarter and safer world.

The innovative solutions to be showcased at the event promise to be diverse and go beyond security, ranging from the latest updates in retail analytics, behavioural analysis and sustainability through to hosted services and cyber security.

The Axis Partner Showcase event will be attended by organisations with expertise in areas such as access control and video management systems, among them Morphean, Milestone Systems, Genetec and ASSA Abloy. It provides the ideal forum for security integrators, installers and end users to experience these innovations in person.

The drive for efficiency, security and staff safety is an essential focus for the security industry. Ensuring technology is not only fit for its intended purpose, but also fit for use in the future, are key drivers of this commitment. With innovation now a daily feature from a variety of market influencers, knowledge of how to best assess the potential of cutting-edge security technology is often ‘lost in the noise’.

Daren Lang, regional manager of business development in Northern Europe at Axis Communications, stated: “As connectivity and the integration of products continues, the security needs of businesses change. This opens up new possibilities. Our strategies and solutions must change to meet the new opportunities created. We’are thrilled to announce the return of the Axis Partner Showcase. This event is designed to demonstrate how our partners, in conjunction with ourselves, can deliver solutions that stand the test of time, whether looking at the shift from forensic to real time analysis, how to deal with issues around cyber security or keeping pace with new regulations such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.”

Lang added: “As security requirements shift, we see an increasing demand for alternative solutions. Instead of focusing on surveillance alone, businesses are increasingly seeking ways in which smart systems can be integrated, ensuring that technology is flexible and future facing. This is how we help to ensure that technology is not only fit for purpose, but also fit for the future.”

Atul Rajput, regional director for Northern Europe at Axis Communications, stated: “The pace of innovation is core to Axis’ philosophy. It’s of critical importance to keep each of our customers and partners up-to-date with the technology available today as well as its potential for tomorrow. The Axis Partner Showcase event brings this under one roof, providing the best forum available to experience these innovations in person.”

At IFSEC International 2017, Milestone Systems will be showcasing high-performance security solutions based on open platform technology, strategic partnerships and value propositions from the Milestone Partner Community.

On show at Milestone’s Stand E750 will be the full Milestone XProtect 2017 portfolio of products in addition to the full range of Milestone Husky NVRs. For their part, Milestone’s technology partners (more of whom anon) will be showcasing integrated solutions.

Visitors to ExCeL will have the first chance to see Milestone’s two new products, namely XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These solutions introduce connectivity, adaptability and extendability, and particularly so for those installations in the small and medium-sized arenas.

“Milestone Systems is much more than a VMS manufacturer,” stated said Raziel Bareket, director for North and South Europe at Milestone Systems. “We’re a business enabler thanks to our community approach. At IFSEC 2017, we’re not only showcasing our 12 technology partners, but also the highest-performing solutions in the industry.”

Milestone Partner Community

The Partner Community is essential to Milestone’s business strategy. A strong partner presence on Milestone’s booth at the show is an illustration of that commitment.

A wide array of innovative partner solutions will be shown, encompassing everything from advanced storage solutions right through to video analytics on the edge.

Edesix: Body-Worn Video Solutions
Edesix is set to shows its flagship product series VideoBadge, a body-worn video system often styled as an ID card holder and characterised by simple operation, footage encryption and wire-free design.

Nedap: Access Control with No End of Life
With AEOS Access Control, authorisations are allocated to individuals not cards, in turn rendering this an easy access control system to manage. End users can configure everyone’s profile centrally, while their cards update automatically.

Oncam: Experts in 360° and Wide-Angle Video
Oncam’s sole focus is on 360-degree smart IP video, all the while working with partners to deliver high-value business solutions for end user customers that leverage Oncam’s award-winning technology.

Other Milestone Community Partners present at IFSEC 2017 will include: